by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northern Illinois University compares to other colleges that offer general psychology.
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Northern Illinois University is in the top 10% of the country for general psychology. More specifically it was ranked #170 out of 1,081 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Value General Psychology Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 |
| Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 |
| College Major Best Value | 17 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 214 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $43,749 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University, general psychology students accumulate a median of $24,194 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Learn more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 13% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a doctoral in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general psychology majors at Northern Illinois University.
The general psychology program at Northern Illinois University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 246 |
Northern Illinois University granted 246 degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).